Mayor Mark Larson called to order the February 3, 2025, City Council Meeting in the Argyle Council Chambers at 7:00 PM. Members present were Mark Larson, David Gunderson, Zachary Beaudry, Penni Anderson, and Aaron Rivard. Also attending were Jon Olson with Apex Engineering, Jacob Davis, Michael Pagnac, and Tamara Benitt.
Motion by David Gunderson, seconded by Penni Anderson, to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Motion by Zachary Beaudry, seconded by Aaron Rivard, to authorize bidding of Lincoln Avenue project contingent upon County and MnDOT approval. Motion carried.
Motion by Penni Anderson, second by David Gunderson, to approve the Maintenance Report. Motion carried.
Motion by Aaron Rivard, seconded by Zachary Beaudry, to approve Mayor Mark Larson to sign the Affidavit of Street Acquisition for a portion of Atlantic Avenue on behalf of the Argyle City Council. Motion carried.
Motion by David Gunderson, seconded by Zachary Beaudry, to approve RESOLUTION 03-2025, Authorizing New Member in Regional Safety Group. Motion carried.
Motion by David Gunderson, seconded by Aaron Rivard, to approve RESOLUTION 04-2025, Adopting By-laws for Argyle Park Board. Motion carried.
Motion by David Gunderson, seconded by Aaron Rivard, to increase the bulk fill usage rate to $25.00/1,000 gallons and $100.00 base rate/per month. Motion carried.
Motion by Aaron Rivard, seconded by David Gunderson, to discontinue the City installing any secondary gas lines. Motion carried.
On a motion by David Gunderson, seconded by Aaron Rivard, RESOLUTION 05-2025, Monetary Limits on Municipal Tort Liability was approved. Motion carried.
Motion by David Gunderson, seconded by Penni Anderson, to continue the optional coverage of no-fault sewer backup. Motion carried.
Building Permits: Jeremy Misselhorn-remodel at rental. Motion by Penni Anderson, seconded by Aaron Rivard, to approve the building permits. Motion carried.
Motion by Aaron Rivard, seconded by Penni Anderson, to acknowledge and approve excluded bingo activity for Argyle American Legion Auxillary during the 2025 year at the Argyle American Legion. Motion carried.
The City Office & City Shop will be closed on Monday, February 17th, in observance of Presidents’ Day.
Motion by Aaron Rivard, seconded by Penni Anderson, to approve the bills presented for payment, the Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, delinquent accounts and vacation & sick leave.
It was asked that next time there is an Otter Tail Power outage that updates be put on the City’s Facebook page.
Motion by David Gunderson, seconded Penni Anderson, to approve the $.50/per hour increase once an employee is on-call gas certified with the employee to receive the other $.50/hour at gas certification completion. Motion carried.
Being no further business, motion by Aaron Rivard, seconded by Zach Beaudry, to adjourn. Motion carried.
David Gunderson asked to close the meeting, to discuss personnel roles and responsibilities. Mayor Larson closed the meeting.
Argyle offers a yearly garbage pickup fee. $100.00 per 35-gallon garbage can. Stop by the City Office to purchase your yearly sticker.
Stop by the City Office to purchase 2025 pet license and special vehicle permits (golf carts).
Reminder: Waste Management recycling tote pickup will be on March 12, 2025.
City Office and City Shop Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:00am – 4:30pm & Friday – 7:00am – 11:00am.
Residents are reminded to stop by City Office to purchase a $15.00 building permit for any remodeling/building over $500.00. This is an important step to ensure all codes and setbacks are followed.